Re: Interesting VLP stuff

[David Langley <del@ancc.com.au>]

Michael Kurkowski wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> It was interesting two note two things today out and about in Melbourne.
>
> Firstly, the 4:23 down Melton ex. Spencer Street was a single FSH set with
> two P class locos (P11, P17) in push/pull config. Isn't this a bit of an
> overkill? I've only ever seen 6 car and 8 car sets in push/pull config with
> two locos. Anyone know why this was the case?

Did this train have a tight turnaround at Melton and either cross on arrival or
just on departure with another train thus making the run around impracticable.

David. (spitting out chicken bone)